Busses | Trains | Roads | News Roads Potholes Highways crews in Staffordshire have filled in a record number of potholes in July Crews have been making the most of the dry and fine weather to fill as many potholes as possible, improving conditions and creating smoother journeys for Staffordshire motorists. A total of 4,750 potholes have been filled throughout July, more than any other month in the past five years. Using a variety of different techniques including tradit

Parking fines have reached a record level with 17 million tickets issued last year according to DVLA. But what if you did nothing wrong? Martin Lewis has helpful guides to knowing your rights and how to appeal. Sometimes we pay up because we think it will be easier, but if you are the type of person where bad memories don't fade they fester then this could be for you. Private Parking Tickets: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/private-parking-tickets/#challenge Parking

On the 11th of August, people across the UK had a break from the sun by experiencing an almost total eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, briefly, for a few minutes, day turns to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun's light. Cheadle has a member of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jim Plant, who was not only able to share the experience with his guests but also to provide COGNEWS with photographs of this celestial phenomenon. To a

Staffordshire Police have arrested a young man and woman in connection with starting a fire using a portable barbecue in Stoke-on-Trent. Charred boundary hedge The fire in the Sandy Road area of Tunstall in Stoke-on-Trent this week caused the total loss of four homes, damage to both gardens, and 14 other homes. There is a playing field area behind the houses which enabled the fire to spread. This was able to happen not just due to the actions of humans, but also because the e

Provisional Met Office statistics show that June 2026 was England’s warmest June on record for average mean temperature, while the UK and Wales recorded their second warmest June in a series dating back to 1884. Spring this year was the warmest on record for England and Wales, and the third warmest for the UK, due in part to an exceptionally early and record-breaking heatwave at the end of May. According to the Met Office. Early provisional Met Office statistics, covering the

A near miss incident at The Roaches occurred on Monday, 22 June. Thankfully, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were quick on the scene to extinguish the blaze. With bird nesting season at its peak, this fire could have easily devastated breeding curlew, meadow pipits, and birds of prey. The Roaches - image Leo Senior The Roaches and the surrounding moorlands are home to many ground-nesting birds such as curlew, meadow pipits and lapwings, as well as special plants

POV: Yesterday my water butt arrived only to discover that it was too large to be able to move around it. The engineer told me that I was the third one that day that he couldn't fit. Here is a little bit of information to save time and trouble for all involved: The Water but is a similar footprint to your brown wheelie bin only quite a bit taller. So if you're not sure if you've room put your wheelie bin in the space and see if you can move around it and you're happy with the

17th June 2026 One of our readers whose car was damaged told us that following our suggestion, they contacted SMDC and their service provider for the Waste to explain the issue and received the following reply: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The wall has been pushed out due to tree growth. The loose stone has been removed from the site and stored, awaiting a repair to the wall at that location. I have forwarded the report to local PCSO teams to monitor anti-soc

sben are offering a free workbook is designed to help small and medium size businesses to understand the potential risks of impactful weather. While you cannot prevent flooding, heatwaves, storms, or droughts, you can reduce their impact through preparedness, targeted investments, and effective planning. Get your free copy here: https://sben.co.uk/funded-support/adapting-your-business-to-impactful-weather/ Help Your Business Adapt to Changing Weatherr

We may not have the weather we'd like, but we still have a wonderful event happening in the town today. Much better to don a big coat, grab your brolly, and enjoy some of England's finest rain than look mournfully at the weather from your window or spend your day doomscrolling. If you venture into town today you can: See a full-sized Spitfire replica on the market square - just like the one local people purchased for the war effort. Pick up a copy of the souvenir news of the

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Presented by our Town Historian Mike Plant Cheadle: A Market Town Since 1250 A market has been held in Cheadle since the Lord of the Manor, Ralph Basset, was granted a charter for a market and fair during the reign of Henry III. The granting of the charter meant that Cheadle was forever a town, rather than a village. Research by the late historian George Short in the 1970s found that the earliest reference to the market charter is 30th May 1250. Cheadle High Street - Image Su

If you are heading out with friends and drinking outdoors, please don’t light fires or use disposable BBQs in woods, parks, or grassy areas. When you’ve been drinking, it’s easier to lose control or underestimate the risk. Dry grass and leaves catch light fast and fires can spread in seconds — putting you, your friends, wildlife, and nearby homes in danger. What starts as a laugh can quickly turn into a serious emergency. Don’t take the risk. Stick to safe spaces and leave fi

Last November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media. The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. Now a 45-minute film will take the message into communities across the UK from this April. Screenings in village halls, cinemas, faith spaces and workplaces will bring constituents, ci

Our resident cartoonist CC explains in their own way what happens when we don't apply common sense to planning. The old footpath's made a brilliant road hasn't it Margaret? Read the story behind the cartoon here: https://www.cheadlecog.com/post/residents-oppose-plan-to-allow-vehicles-on-rural-footpaths Rural Footpaths... created 1st April 2026

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Residents living along Common Lane in Boundary have formally objected to proposals that would permit motor vehicles to use two long-established public footpaths, raising concerns over legality, environmental impact and public safety. In a letter submitted on 23rd March, Cllr Michelle Wells, supported by a group of local residents, criticising Staffordshire County Council’s handling of application Red LP609G. The proposal seeks to upgrade sections of Public Footpath 17 and Pub

2025 is the third warmest year on record, following 2024 and 2023 according to a Met Office report issued this week. The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the Met Office, the University of East Anglia and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science. 2025 is the third warmest year on record and is the third calendar year exceeding 1.4°C. Met Offic

1. If you need to drive somewhere Icy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys: Plan your route. Check for delays and road closures. Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off. Check wipers, tyres and screen wash. Pack essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, drink, blanket, torch). Take a fully charged mobile phone. Pack an in-car charger. 2. Driving safely on i

Why Walking? Path Blockers Where to Begin Walking Q & A Cheadle Walks Many of us use the start of a new year to review things we'd like to change, and taking a little time to reflect on the last year and how we might improve our lives can be greatly beneficial. We might want to lose weight, increase exercise, reduce spending, or spend less time doomscrolling. Whatever our plans, something as simple as taking a brisk walk outside can help support our resolutions.